PUNCH

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Hazard pictograms

GHS05: Corrosion. GHS07: Exclamation mark. GHS09: Environment.

Signal word

DANGER

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion. Serious eye damage.

Hazard statements

H290: Corrosive to metals. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P330: Rinse mouth. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell P303+P361+P351 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is the preferred medium for large fires.

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. For larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Colourless to light yellow coloured liquid. Odour: Mild, slightly sweet odour.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Corrosive to metals

SUSMP Classification

S6 (POISON)

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. In addition product is unlikely to cause any discomfort or irritation. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is very corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is very corrosive to eyes. It will quickly cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is immediately treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring will occur. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. However, this product is very corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.